Current Output 12-bit 3.6GSPS RF DAC on 16nm FinFET

Overview

The ODT-DAC-12B3P6G-16 is a high performance current steering 12-bit DAC that operates at an update rate of up to 3.6GSPS. The DAC uses a proprietary architecture that reduces harmonic and intermodulation distortions at high output frequency and amplitudes.

The high-performance DAC supports a peak CW output power of 0dBm and achieves up to -153dBm/Hz noise spectral density with excellent SFDR.

The DAC is powered by a 1.8V and 1.2V analog supply, a 2.1V output supply and a 0.8V digital supply.

Key Features

  • 16nm FinFET
  • 12-bit resolution
  • 3.6GSPS update rate
  • 0dBm CW output power
  • Differential 20mA current (sink) output
  • 1GHz output bandwidth
  • -153dBm/Hz noise spectral density
  • 63dBc SFDR at FO=1GHz, -1dBFS
  • Embedded direct digital synthesis (DDS) module
  • Functional from -40°C to 125°C

Block Diagram

Current Output 12-bit 3.6GSPS RF DAC on 16nm FinFET Block Diagram

Applications

  • General purpose software defined radio
  • DOCSIS transmitter
  • Cellular base station
  • Broadband communications
  • Wideband satellite transmitter 

Deliverables

  • Datasheet
  • Hard GDS Database (GDSII)
  • Characterization Report (as applicable)
  • Abstract View (LEF) for top level connectivity
  • Spectre Netlist (as needed upon request)
  • Behavioral Model (as appropriate)
  • Integration and Customer Support

Technical Specifications

Short description
Current Output 12-bit 3.6GSPS RF DAC on 16nm FinFET
Vendor
Vendor Name
Foundry, Node
16nm FinFET
TSMC
In Production: 40nm LP
Pre-Silicon: 16nm
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